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Houseplants are a fantastic addition to any home. They clean your air, brighten your mood, and help you cultivate your green thumb, even if you don’t have any outdoor space. Nearly any plant can be grown indoors, but there are some tried and true varieties that have earned their spot as the most popular houseplants out there.
In this Beginner’s Guide to Houseplants, you’ll find info on good plants to start with, as well as how to care for your houseplants, and diagnose and treat common problems.
Basic Houseplant Growing Tips
- General Houseplant Care
- Tips for Healthy Houseplants
- Ideal Houseplant Climate
- Repotting Houseplants
- Choosing the Best Containers
- Soil for Houseplants
- Keeping Houseplants Clean
- Rotating Houseplants
- Moving Indoor Plants Outside
- Acclimating Houseplants for Winter
- Houseplant Pruning Guide
- Reviving Overgrown Plants
- Root Pruning Houseplants
- Keeping Houseplants Through Winter
- Propagating Houseplants from Seeds
- Propagating Houseplant Divisions
- Propagating Houseplant Cuttings and Leaves
Light Requirements for Indoor Growing
- Plants for Windowless Rooms
- Plants for Low Light
- Plants for Medium Light
- Plants for High Light
- Lighting Options for Indoor Plants
- What are Grow Lights
- Locating Your Houseplants
- Best Plants for Kitchens
Watering and Feeding Houseplants
- How to Water a Houseplant
- Underwatering
- Overwatering
- Fixing Waterlogged Soil
- Rehydrating a Dry Plant
- Bottom Watering
- Vacation Care for Houseplants
- Raising Humidity for Houseplants
- What is a Pebble Tray
- How to Fertilize
- Signs of Overfertilization
- Fertilizing Houseplants in Water
Common Houseplants for Beginners
- African Violet
- Aloe Vera
- Croton
- Fern
- Ficus
- Ivy
- Lucky Bamboo
- Peace Lily
- Pothos
- Rubber Tree Plant
- Snake Plant
- Spider Plant
- Swiss Cheese Plant
Indoor Gardening Ideas
- Growing Edible Houseplants
- Houseplants That Purify Air
- Easy-Care Houseplants
- Beginner Windowsill Garden
- Growing Plants in a Home Office
- Growing Houseplants Upside Down
- Creating a Jungalow Space
- Creative Houseplant Displays
- Countertop Garden Ideas
- Growing Houseplants Together
- Growing Ornamentals as Houseplants
- Terrarium Basics
- Miniature Indoor Gardens
Dealing with Houseplant Problems
- Diagnosing Pests and Disease Problems
- Troubleshooting Problems
- Common Diseases
- Houseplant 911
- Saving a Dying Houseplant
- Leaves Turning Yellow
- Leaves Turning Brown
- Leaves Turning Purple
- Browning Leaf Edges
- Plants Turning Brown in the Center
- Curled Leaves
- Papery Leaves
- Sticky Houseplant Leaves
- Leaf Drop
- Root Rot
- Root Bound Plants
- Repot Stress
- Sudden Plant Death
- Mushrooms in Houseplant Soil
- Mold Growing on Houseplant Soil
- Poisonous Houseplants
- Houseplant Quarantine Tips
Common Houseplant Pests
This article was last updated on 07/23/21
Houseplants are a fantastic addition to any home. They clean your air, brighten your mood, and help you cultivate your green thumb, even if you don’t have any outdoor space. Nearly any plant can be grown indoors, but there are some tried and true varieties that have earned their spot as the most popular houseplants out there.
In this Beginner’s Guide to Houseplants, you’ll find info on good plants to start with, as well as how to care for your houseplants, and diagnose and treat common problems.
Basic Houseplant Growing Tips
- General Houseplant Care
- Tips for Healthy Houseplants
- Ideal Houseplant Climate
- Repotting Houseplants
- Choosing the Best Containers
- Soil for Houseplants
- Keeping Houseplants Clean
- Rotating Houseplants
- Moving Indoor Plants Outside
- Acclimating Houseplants for Winter
- Houseplant Pruning Guide
- Reviving Overgrown Plants
- Root Pruning Houseplants
- Keeping Houseplants Through Winter
- Propagating Houseplants from Seeds
- Propagating Houseplant Divisions
- Propagating Houseplant Cuttings and Leaves
Light Requirements for Indoor Growing
- Plants for Windowless Rooms
- Plants for Low Light
- Plants for Medium Light
- Plants for High Light
- Lighting Options for Indoor Plants
- What are Grow Lights
- Locating Your Houseplants
- Best Plants for Kitchens
Watering and Feeding Houseplants
- How to Water a Houseplant
- Underwatering
- Overwatering
- Fixing Waterlogged Soil
- Rehydrating a Dry Plant
- Bottom Watering
- Vacation Care for Houseplants
- Raising Humidity for Houseplants
- What is a Pebble Tray
- How to Fertilize
- Signs of Overfertilization
- Fertilizing Houseplants in Water
Common Houseplants for Beginners
- African Violet
- Aloe Vera
- Croton
- Fern
- Ficus
- Ivy
- Lucky Bamboo
- Peace Lily
- Pothos
- Rubber Tree Plant
- Snake Plant
- Spider Plant
- Swiss Cheese Plant
Indoor Gardening Ideas
- Growing Edible Houseplants
- Houseplants That Purify Air
- Easy-Care Houseplants
- Beginner Windowsill Garden
- Growing Plants in a Home Office
- Growing Houseplants Upside Down
- Creating a Jungalow Space
- Creative Houseplant Displays
- Countertop Garden Ideas
- Growing Houseplants Together
- Growing Ornamentals as Houseplants
- Terrarium Basics
- Miniature Indoor Gardens
Dealing with Houseplant Problems
- Diagnosing Pests and Disease Problems
- Troubleshooting Problems
- Common Diseases
- Houseplant 911
- Saving a Dying Houseplant
- Leaves Turning Yellow
- Leaves Turning Brown
- Leaves Turning Purple
- Browning Leaf Edges
- Plants Turning Brown in the Center
- Curled Leaves
- Papery Leaves
- Sticky Houseplant Leaves
- Leaf Drop
- Root Rot
- Root Bound Plants
- Repot Stress
- Sudden Plant Death
- Mushrooms in Houseplant Soil
- Mold Growing on Houseplant Soil
- Poisonous Houseplants
- Houseplant Quarantine Tips